enquires

Poses a question

Enquires is the third-person singular form of enquire, a British spelling variant of inquire.

To enquire is to ask or seek information: She enquires about the availability of tickets.

In British usage, enquire often handles general questions while inquire is reserved for formal investigations, though the distinction is inconsistent.

asks

inquires

Seeks information formally

seeks · solicits · consults · probes · approaches · contacts · reaches out · petitions · appeals · canvasses

investigates

researches

Seeks knowledge methodically

explores · probes · scrutinizes · analyzes · inspects · audits · vets · fact-checks · digs · sifts

Opposites
information direction

enquiresanswers

Reactions to queries

responds · replies · explains · states · informs

engagement with knowledge

enquiresignores

Refuses to acknowledge

disregards · overlooks · neglects · assumes · presumes

Phrases
Family

enquiry, enquire, enquirer, enquiring, enquired, enquirers

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